Rebuilding a Target
About a month ago I went to our local archery range to find a pile of really shot-up 3-D targets in the parking area, which had been replaced with new ones
Umbrella Blind
I enjoy hunting with traditional longbows, but the same issues arise every year with my usual hunting methods: tree stands, ground blinds and stalking. I don't have enough patience to sit for long hours in a tree stand; most ground blinds are not tall enough for shooting longbows; and with stalking, I've had mixed [...]
Plan to Stay Hydrated
We have all read articles about the importance of staying hydrated, especially in warm weather hunting. The dangers of not drinking enough water could lead to low levels of moisture and electrolytes in your system. Two things happen when you have a sudden drop in your body's moisture level: your kidneys start to [...]
Natural Cover Scent for All Seasons
We all struggle to control our scent as we prepare for outings in the fall, but what about spring? Many seasoned hunters have realized that minimizing scent helps tremendously during turkey season. Why you ask? Because turkeys and deer warn each other. If a deer goes on alert with a turkey around, the [...]
Make Fire Starters with Cotton Balls and Vaseline
Have you ever been outdoors in damp or rainy weather and needed to start a fire, but had nothing dry enough to use? Here is an old trick that Scoutmasters have taught for years. Buy a bag of 100% cotton balls and a large jar of Vaseline or other petroleum jelly. Saturate the [...]
Eliminate Skunk Essence
Springtime in the Rockies means the critters are out and about. Tired of marauding raccoons, I'd been live-trapping and relocating them. I was surprised and less than delighted one morning to find a young skunk in the trap. I knew how to handle this situation: Toss a rug, blanket or even a bath [...]
Tag Your Iron
I clearly remember the purchase of my first Dutch oven. I didn't borrow Dad's; he didn't loan his unless he was there to oversee its use. After he passed I inherited one of his favorite 12-inchers, but I'm still a little miffed at my uncle for getting to the patio closet ahead of [...]
Arrow Grip Adjustment
Arrow shafts can vary in diameter, but the grippers on most quivers are the same. I have found that some of my quivers do not hold the shafts tightly enough, and the arrows slip out or rattle around. I'd rather not risk damage to any of the grippers by screwing, pop-riveting or dismantling [...]
Wool String Silencers
In these tough economic times we all like to save money where we can. Here is a simple, cheap and quick way to make some wool string silencers. First off we have to make a jig. This idea came from the video by Jim Parsons. Take a clothes hanger that has a cut-out [...]
Paper Tuning Bare Shaft Arrows
When paper tuning bare shafts to correct arrow flight, you need to know the direction the nock end of the shaft is pointing relative to the hole made by the point. If the nock end does not penetrate the paper in tandem with the point, the hole will be an elongated tear extending [...]